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to Mary "Mollie" McLean
30 July 1862
Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902
He admonishes her for worrying too much about everything. He says she is too imaginative and envisions the worst about everything.
GLC02161.041
to [Norman R. Dewey]
3 August 1862
Lt. Hunt says the paymaster is coming soon. His father says he shouldn't live without too many comforts. He says he doesn't need many.
GLC02161.044
5 August 1862
He is not that discouraged by the fact that they did not advance and take Richmond. He is just happy to see the James River and be alive. He has confidence.
GLC02161.045
8 August 1862
There is a rumour going around that Will was released but it is not believed because he would have stopped by. The men signed a petition to keep him in their regiment.
GLC02161.046
to his sister
10 August 1862
He is afraid he raised her hopes by talking of Will's probable release. Meanwhile, Capt. Albergen is trying to see if he can get him a furlough. He encloses a sketch of his quarters, not included here.
GLC02161.047
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